It sounds pessimistic to say that good things don't last forever... but that is how I am currently feeling. Yesterday was a really great day; I got in two workouts, went shopping with one of my good friends, ate a delicious dinner with my family, and, most exciting of all, I STARTED THIS BLOG! Yet, I knew something wasn't right when I was extremely hot last night before I went to bed... and... what do you know? I woke up with a fever of 101, a sinus headache, and zero energy. 
I feel that it is important never to pity oneself, even though I often find myself doing it. I will say to myself, "It's not fair! I get sick so often!" Yet, while I think these negative thoughts, which may or may not be accurate, I am not finding any solution to the problem at hand. I am actually making myself feel worse because I begin to believe my negative self-talk. Instead, I should be resting and trying to heal my body for mass on Friday, graduation on Sunday, and Hawaii on Monday.
Illness is one of those things that makes us feel helpless because our bodies only heal as fast as they can. Getting sick is pretty different from, say, failing a test, because when we are sick, we are unable to use many of the coping skills we might normally use to feel better. Two of my favorite coping skills are working out and taking walks, which obviously aren't great for recovery from the flu. I consistently need to remind myself that those things WILL come back in a few days if I take it easy and take care of myself. It may not feel great to sit around the house on a beautiful sunny day, but it would feel much worse to prolong my illness from inadequate rest.
I don't expect anybody to find joy out of being sick, especially when you feel the way I do right now (nauseous, tired, weak, cold, etc.) However, illness is a time for relaxation, watching your favorite movies, catching up on sleep, doing some crossword puzzles, or doing whatever your favorite lazy day activity is.
I feel that it is important never to pity oneself, even though I often find myself doing it. I will say to myself, "It's not fair! I get sick so often!" Yet, while I think these negative thoughts, which may or may not be accurate, I am not finding any solution to the problem at hand. I am actually making myself feel worse because I begin to believe my negative self-talk. Instead, I should be resting and trying to heal my body for mass on Friday, graduation on Sunday, and Hawaii on Monday.
Illness is one of those things that makes us feel helpless because our bodies only heal as fast as they can. Getting sick is pretty different from, say, failing a test, because when we are sick, we are unable to use many of the coping skills we might normally use to feel better. Two of my favorite coping skills are working out and taking walks, which obviously aren't great for recovery from the flu. I consistently need to remind myself that those things WILL come back in a few days if I take it easy and take care of myself. It may not feel great to sit around the house on a beautiful sunny day, but it would feel much worse to prolong my illness from inadequate rest.
I don't expect anybody to find joy out of being sick, especially when you feel the way I do right now (nauseous, tired, weak, cold, etc.) However, illness is a time for relaxation, watching your favorite movies, catching up on sleep, doing some crossword puzzles, or doing whatever your favorite lazy day activity is.
Little flu viruses DO pass, and the sun will be out when I'm well again.
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